The UK government has closed 2025 with major developments in cyber security policy, skills and industry engagement, highlighted by the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and new evidence on the economic impact of cyber attacks.
The Bus Services Act becomes law, empowering local authorities to protect routes, expand services, and give passengers more control over bus networks across England.
The European Union is taking action towards a more circular and sustainable economy with the Waste Framework Directive, which officially entered into place on 16 October.
Aalborg hosted Europe’s space debate at the 2025 Danish Space Conference this October, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss the European Union’s growing ambitions in space, defence, and innovation.
A UK patient has become the first with multiple sclerosis (MS) to receive cutting-edge CAR T-cell therapy, as scientists test whether the one-time treatment can halt disease progression.
The landmark legislation known as the Renters’ Rights Act, abolishing 'no-fault' evictions along with a number of other new protections for private renters, aims to rebalance the relationship between landlords and tenants in England.
NHS Confederation and NHS Providers demand £3 bn in extra funding ahead of the Budget, warning that failure to cover redundancy costs could force service cuts and worsen waiting times.
Families and small businesses will benefit from new protections in the energy market, as the government introduces stronger consumer rights and tighter regulation of energy brokers.
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues to gain attention across Europe, new initiatives are underway to strengthen early detection, empower women at risk, and improve the integration of cancer data.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has welcomed the European Commission’s work on the upcoming EU Innovation Act, describing it as an ambitious step toward boosting Europe’s innovation capacity and global competitiveness.
Britain is facing persistently high youth vaping rates, which have doubled since 2021. This worrying trend has evolved faster than our current policies and prevention strategies can keep pace with. What is the next step for tackling youth vaping?
NHS hospitals are piloting a rapid 15-minute blood test to distinguish viral vs bacterial infections in children, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses like sepsis and meningitis.
Izzy Thomas-Horton outlines the potential of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in driving economic growth and job creation in West Cumbria, where Carbon Neutral Fuels (CNF) is developing a green fuel facility supported by £7.4 million in government funding.
The UK’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced the launch of G-Cloud 15 (GC15), the next iteration of the government’s flagship cloud-services framework.
